Ben Platt to Lead UK Premiere of Midnight at The Never Get at Menier Chocolate FactoryTony, Emmy, and Grammy Award winner Ben Platt (Dear Evan Hansen, Parade) is set to make his Menier stage debut this summer. The acclaimed performer will star in the UK premiere of Midnight at The Never Get, a musical featuring book, music, and lyrics by Mark Sonnenblick. Sonnenblick is a Golden Globe and Grammy Award winner, as well as an Academy Award nominee, known for works such as “Golden” and KPop Demon Hunters. This brand-new staging will be directed by Drama Desk and Tony Award…
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Writer: Alex Maslin Directors: Alex Maslin and Alex Fernandes This play tells a dark tale. There are moments of dark humour, but the subject matter is grim. A young dead girl hangs frozen in the icy falls on the Isle of Skye. When the temperature warms, she will fall, being swept away by the water beneath. Monty Bulmer, attempting to rescue the body, falls himself and injures his leg. The play begins as he crawls on stage while choir music plays in the background. The man is deeply religious and begs God for two miracles: to heal his leg and…
Writer: Henry Naylor Director: Darren Lee Cole Monstering the Rocketman is a one-act, solo show telling the true story of The Sun vs Elton John. Set during the 80’s AIDS crisis, The Sun falsely accuses Elton John of “sordid rent boy sex sessions”. What follows is a year-long campaign of media harassment against the Rocketman, who fights back with a whopping multi-million-pound lawsuit. It’s an interesting story. However, even if the audience is unaware of these events, we know Elton John remains a national treasure, so we know how the story ends. This, along with the underworked script, means the…
Musical theatre fans are in for a treat this month as West End leading lady Sophie Isaacs (Six, Heathers, Kinky Boots) prepares to headline SingFest, a spectacular singalong concert taking place on 15 February at the iconic Cadogan Hall. The event promises a night of high-energy performances and community spirit, all while raising vital funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity and the Motor Neurone Disease Association. Isaacs will be joined by an impressive roster of West End talent, including friends and former castmates from the original London productions of Heathers and Kinky Boots. The guest list features: Carrie Hope…
Exciting casting news has been announced for the upcoming UK revival of the cult classic musical Little Shop of Horrors. Directed and choreographed by Carrie-Anne Ingrouille, this highly anticipated production is set to open at Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester before transferring to the Liverpool Playhouse for the festive season. The production will feature two different leading ladies taking on the iconic role of Audrey across the run – Maisie Smith will star as Audrey during the Manchester season, running from 25 September to 29 November 2026 and Jessie Elland will step into the role for the Liverpool engagement, running…
In a significant boost for the UK theatre landscape, Papatango has announced a revitalised and expanded format for its prestigious New Writing Prize. The changes come as a direct response to the shrinking number of opportunities available to emerging writers in the current climate. Despite receiving no funding from Arts Council England, Papatango is doubling down on its commitment to new talent. The redevelopment of the Prize is designed to counter the trend of declining productions for new plays, which the company notes have dropped by 30 per cent since 2019. Artistic Director George Turvey and Executive Producer Chris Foxon…
Cameron Mackintosh, in association with Michael Harrison, has announced that Miss Saigon will return to the West End for a strictly limited eight-month season at the Prince Edward Theatre, opening in May 2027. The engagement marks more than a decade since the musical was last seen in London and brings the production back to the same theatre where it previously enjoyed success. The announcement follows the continued success of the new production’s sell-out UK and Ireland tour, now booking through to August 2026, with additional return dates in Manchester and Birmingham added due to strong demand. Commenting on the show’s…
The hit musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie will return to theatres across the UK with a special 10th anniversary tour, marking a decade since the show first premiered at the Sheffield Crucible. The new tour will open at Leeds Grand Theatre from 15 to 23 January 2027, before visiting venues nationwide. To celebrate the milestone, the production will feature a brand-new song written by composer Dan Gillespie Sells and writer Tom MacRae. Confirmed dates on the tour include Storyhouse, Chester (26–30 January), Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury (2–6 February), Sunderland Empire (9–13 February) and Festival Theatre, Edinburgh (16–20 February), with further stops…